Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 21.3% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 111% (151.3 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $61,848 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Birmingham | Seattle vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 91.6 | +21.3% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.4 | +7.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 71.9 | +110.6% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 83.8 | +10.8% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 96.7 | +10.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 92.7 | +17.7% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Birmingham | $41,232 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Birmingham | $82,463 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Birmingham | $123,695 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.